Part-Time Counselor Faculty Pool

Job Summary

This position supports the mission of Counseling & Psychological Service (CAPS) and Campus Health & Wellbeing through the provision of individual and couples/partner counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation as a member of the CAPS team within Campus Health & Wellbeing. It also includes work with serious presenting concerns, requiring the ability to conceptualize cases and provide diagnoses within sociocultural context. This position is part time (up to 18 hours/week) and remote. Primary work hours will be during 4-9 pm weekdays and between 8 am and 9 pm on weekends. Specific hours will be assigned in coordination with operational needs and availability.

About the Role

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is a department within Student Affairs that provides a variety of culturally responsive services to help enrolled students understand themselves, enjoy satisfying relationships, achieve academic success, and make effective life choices. CAPS promotes the development of holistic student emotional health and serves the campus through advocacy and the provision of confidential, accessible services. Additionally, Counseling services provides outreach, educational services, and campus consultations.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief individual and couple/partner psychotherapy to students on personal, psychological, educational, and/or developmental issues in accordance with EO1053;
• Aid the client in identifying presenting problem(s), establishing treatment goals, and working toward emotional health and wellbeing;
• Respond to crises, screen, and intervene;
• Determine if referrals are needed and assist clients in the referral process;
• Consult with appropriate personnel as needed;
• Maintain ethical and timely documentation of all clinical work in electronic record keeping system.

Requirements

• Possession of a Master’s degree in appropriate field and current licensure or eligibility for licensure to practice in the State of California as LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience post-degree (in any state or province).
• OR Possession of a doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and current licensure or eligibility for licensure (i.e., successfully completed all supervised professional experience) as a psychologist in the State of California.

Qualifications

• Experience providing brief individual and couple/partner psychotherapy;
• Ability to identify and address complex psychological issues;
• Knowledge of sociocultural contexts and their impact on mental health;
• Experience with crisis intervention and referral processes;
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• Proficiency in electronic record keeping systems;
• Knowledge of relevant clinical theories and techniques.

Benefits

Cal Poly offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $93,528 annual 12 month salary prorated by hours contracted.

Schedule

Primary work hours will be during 4-9 pm weekdays and between 8 am and 9 pm on weekends. Specific hours will be assigned in coordination with operational needs and availability.